Friday, February 1, 2008

Does Pryor hold the key to Ohrian Johnson?

Terrell Pyror is a 6'6" 235 freak of nature that just so happens to be a QB. He runs a 4.4, can throw it 70 yards in the air, and just plain Vince Young you in the blink of an eye. He's wanted by everyone, so why in the world does he hold the key for IU getting Ohrian Johnson, a 2-star, 6'4" 200 QB/Athlete from Gulfport, FL. Well, here's what I know.

Ohrian is down to 3 schools: Ohio State, Indiana, and South Florida. It's been reported that IU and USF want him at QB, but don't be fooled by this information. O$U wants him at QB, and he appears to be plan B if the Buckeyes do not get Pryor.

As of today, it appears Michigan and the O$U are neck and neck for Pryor. Michigan was seeking a back up plan in BJ Daniels from Tallahassee, FL, but that appears to have fallen by the way side. Michigan needs a QB, heck, their top 2 from last season have graduated and transferred, so Pryor can start from Day 1 there in an offense that fits him to a T. At O$U, he probably will play, but maybe not start. The Offense will fit him as well, because he's simply a bigger, more accurate version of Troy Smith, so that's not a worry.

I feel that if Pryor chooses O$U, Johnson will be a Hoosier, and if he chooses Michigan, Johnson will be a Buckeye. I really believe it's a 2 horse race for OJ, IU and O$U. For fans that have been screaming for IU get into battles with the big boys, well you are getting your wish here. Don't be fooled by Johnson's 2-star rating, he's a mamoth star in waiting, and IU spotted that very early. He's 6'4" 200 pounds, runs a 4.4, has a vertical of over 40", and he's improving by leaps and bound in his ability to be a QB.

IU really doesn't have a back up plan at QB for this class, but of course they are after at least 4 QBs for next years: Morgan Newton, Jordan Luellan, Dolphao McCarthy, and Dusty Kiel (may end at MLB).

We'll see what happens, but OJ plans to choose the hat at his press conference. If I was to give a percentage I'd say they are as follows: O$U 50%, IU 49%, and USF 1%.

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